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title: "EVENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR MAJOR CEREMONIAL EVENTS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045645"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2025-01-08"
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# EVENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR MAJOR CEREMONIAL EVENTS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045645

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has awarded a contract for the planning and potential delivery of major royal ceremonial events in London to Identity Holdings Ltd. This procurement falls under the CPV category "Event services" and includes services such as project management and security. The contract, valued at approximately £32.9 million, was signed on 6th December 2024 and will initially run for two years with an option to extend for up to one additional year. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the award phase is currently marked as complete. The events are expected to cover multiple locations in Westminster, London, attracting significant media and public interest.

This contract presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in event management, project design, security services, and media logistics. Companies specialising in these areas, particularly SMEs, stand to benefit from engaging in this high-profile project. Additionally, businesses with the capability to handle detailed event planning, financial management, and rapid mobilisation will be well-suited to collaborate under this contract. Working closely with public bodies and the Royal Household will also provide valuable exposure and experience for participating firms.

## Notice

This is a notice regarding the award of a contract to an Event Management Company (EMC) for the planning and, if activated, delivery of Major Royal Ceremonial Events in London. The contract has been awarded for an initial two-year term, with the option to extend by up to one year.

The appointed EMC will be required to:
- prepare and maintain an Event Management Plan for the delivery of Events,
- hold a supply chain at sufficient readiness for no-notice Event delivery,
- deliver the Event(s) if required/ Activated.

Services will include detailed planning, design, testing & exercising, and management services including financial control, and appointment, engagement and management of subcontractors.
This contract includes working in close and regular partnership with a number of stakeholders including Government and Public Bodies and the Royal Household to ensure delivery is professional and meets the expectations of stakeholders. Should it occur, the largest Event activates at no notice, over a c2 week timeframe, encompassing a large geographic footprint across multiple specific locations in London, attracts hundreds of thousands of (unticketed) spectators and hundreds of millions via media broadcast. The scale, scope and complexity cannot be underestimated and sensitivity towards the significance of the Event is paramount. Events will be broadcast live worldwide and attract a large media presence. Delivering the requirements of the media, in terms of stands, access controls and media villages form important elements of the required service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PROCUREMENT SUBJECT TO LIGHT TOUCH REGULATIONS 74 TO 77 OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2015. Additional information: PROCUREMENT SUBJECT TO LIGHT TOUCH REGULATIONS 74 TO 77 OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2015.

Options: Some elements of the Services are optional (to be exercised at the discretion of the Authority)

The Estimated total value included in this Notice is the estimated maximum value if the Authority were to take up all options available under this contract.

Renewal: Requirement may be subject to renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000471-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | 8 May 2024 |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000,000 |
| Lots value | £105,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,995,824 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDENTITY HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2025 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000471-2025
- 27 Jun 2024 at 15:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019722-2024
- 5 Jun 2024 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017506-2024
- 30 Apr 2024 at 16:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013957-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://dcms.my.site.com/
- http://www.dcms.gov.uk
- https://www.judiciary.uk/

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